Monday, January 24, 2011

You know it's cold when...

It's been a bit cold this winter. This morning was the coldest it's been in 6 years. I want my money back. They said we were supposed to have a mild winter. They lied.

The chickens have been my biggest worry. They're taking it all in stride though. Their water is on a warming unit. However, this morning, there was ice in the water anyway.

How do people in the colder regions do it?

I'm compensating by poring over garden books and seed catalogs. All the seeds have been ordered and the plans have been made for the garden. I'm just dreaming now. Dreaming of a Spring that will eventually get here. It does every year. It just feels like it will never happen.

I'm sure the people in California are thinking the same thing. How do those crazy northerners do it. The funny thing is that I grew up in the Colorado mountains. It was so much colder than it is here. But I don't remember much difference. Less snow maybe (not this year, but most years). Maybe I was just younger and could take it all better.

My thermometer was on the fritz the other morning ...I discovered why a bit later...seems I sent my kids out to the bus in -24 F..TOO COLD!! the next day it was +28 at bus time. Think that doesn't mess with your head and sinuses!!Keep warm!!